Just found out I have 3 cracked rims!!! - Page 2

Apr 18, 2010 | 03:32 PM

#26

E2233

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2000 E320 2009 E550

CRACK AMG WHEEL

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonMBZ

I crack my rims all the time, have them repaired.

I have a hair line fracture of my front wheel on the lip on the opposite of the wheel. The tire shop founded it when they were checking for a leak on the tire. There are lots of potholes on the freeways and off ramps. I had to replaced two tires one in the front and one on the rear axles after hitting potholes. This required the replacing on all the tires on each axle.

I see many local places in Southern California that can do repairs in one day. I read that the wheel can fracture again with a slight impact. This is the first problem I have with the wheel in 23,000 miles. The wheels were standard on the vehicle when I purchased it new.

Are there other wheels like Mandrus that would work better with these low profiles wheels?

Apr 18, 2010 | 03:37 PM

#27

E2233

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From: Los Angeles, CA

2000 E320 2009 E550

CRACKED AMG WHEEL

Quote:

Originally Posted by PatSC23

I have the original equipment 245/40R 18 in the front and 265/35R 18 in the rear. My front wheel has a hair line fracture on the lip.

I think I would like to stick the 18 inch size. Are you recommending the alloy wheel because it will handle the potholes better than the AMG?

Apr 18, 2010 | 04:49 PM

#28

Mort

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They are supposed to be Genuine AMG wheels.

http://www.alloywheelsdirect.net/mer...oke_wheel_1285

Quote:

Set of 4 Genuine AMG alloy wheels
We DO NOT sell any replica alloy wheels

Front alloy wheels: 19x8" ET45
Wheel part number: AMG B66031502
Additional alloy part number: A2044014802

Rear alloy wheels: 19x9" ET54
Wheel part number: AMG B66031503
Additional alloy part number: A2044014902

Alloy wheel finish type: Mercedes Matt Black with High Sheen Rim Edge

Apr 18, 2010 | 06:08 PM

#29

NickZag

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no more AMG

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mort

Thats where I got my Style V's. They are orginal Mercedes.

Apr 18, 2010 | 07:05 PM

#30

220S

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Quote:

Originally Posted by NickZag

Thats where I got my Style V's. They are orginal Mercedes.

That company is in the UK.

What's the shipping costs and duty fees?

Apr 18, 2010 | 11:31 PM

#31

Faris63

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 220S

That company is in the UK.

What's the shipping costs and duty fees?

the wheels with shipping to US 2500$

Mar 26, 2011 | 12:03 PM

#32

E2233

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2000 E320 2009 E550

CRACK RIM

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Originally Posted by incrediblehulk

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They may be a local shop near your city that will take off and repair the rim on the spot in a few hours. If you live far away from a large city that would be your only choice to ship your rims for repair.

Last edited by amdeutsch; Mar 26, 2011 at 01:04 PM.

Mar 26, 2011 | 12:50 PM

#33

callmiro

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2016 C63 S

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny_Boy

Any ideas of what rims to get next? I only have the car for another year so I'm not looking to spend more than about 600 a wheel.

If it was me i would either get:

The Breyton's for $1008/set of 4 in 19's (that's $250/wheel)

Or the TSW Nurburgrings....about $299/wheel.....looks alot like an HRE

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Mar 26, 2011 | 01:05 PM

#34

Girard@ACGautomotive

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a car

Step down to 18" and your troubles are over. Here is a set of Forgestars I have in stock:

https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...f14-stock.html

Mar 26, 2011 | 04:04 PM

#35

NellyRod

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2012 C63 AMG BS, 2010 DUCATI 1198S

I'm only stating the obvious here, but has anyone else noticed that the original post is almost a year old? Either way, if Danny_boy still hasn't replaced them, I say go with the TSW's above. I just got them for my car, and for the price, the quality is right up there with some of the more expensive wheel brands.

Mar 26, 2011 | 11:04 PM

#36

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C63

CCW or HRE.

Mar 27, 2011 | 04:01 AM

#37

DuaneC63

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Repaired wheels aren't the best idea in the world. Welding compromises the metallugy of the wheel. There is class action lawsuit going on regarding AMG wheel failures. Seach for it on google.

Go to the 6speed board and read the thread on some Kinesis wheels that had been welded to repair them:
http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/9...-must-see.html

This could have been a catastrophic failure at freeway speed.

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